Bali police confirm DNA matches Ukrainian kidnapping victim
The Bali Regional Police reported that DNA tests on human remains discovered at Ketewel Beach in Gianyar District ...
PM Orban says Hungary will stop transit shipments crucial for Ukraine
Prime Minister Orban accused Kyiv of blackmail and said Hungary would use all means at its disposal until oil flows resume
Singapore announces new committee to strengthen Indian community identity
The INEI committee will be chaired by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai, as well as Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash, both of whom are of Indian origin
South Korea, U.S. militaries discuss moving Patriot missiles to Iran war, Seoul says
Cho Hyun was responding to questions at a Parliamentary hearing following media reports on March 6 that units of the U.S. mobile missile interceptor system had been moved to the Osan Air Base in South Korea from other locations in the country
Iranian Minister at Raisina Dialogue slams U.S. attack on 'unarmed' vessel returning from India
Saeed Khatibzadeh, blasting the U.S. for killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said cherry-picking of international law cannot be acceptable.
SpiceJet to operate 14 special flights from UAE on March 6
The carrier will operate 9 flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, 4 services to Delhi and 1 from Dubai to Pune, according to a statement
Ethiopia rebels committed summary executions; gang-raped women, girls: Amnesty International
Amnesty interviewed 10 survivors of sexual violence in two districts of Oromia, including seven who were minors at the time of their assaults, as well as health professionals
Capcoms Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Units!
-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales ofResident Evil Requiem, released on February ...
Indonesia needs 150,000 more engineers for the digital sector: Govt
Indonesia is in need of an additional 150,000 engineers over the next six years to support the development of the ...
US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a stop gap measure.
BGN fires free meals kitchen head over child abuse case in Lampung
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) dismissed the head of an SPPG, or kitchen serving under the Free ...
Baznas distributes over 50 thousand iftar meals to people in need
The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed 55,150 ready-to-eat meal packages for iftar or fast-breaking meals ...
China kicks off annual wo sessions, spotlight on new five-year plan
China on Wednesday began its annual two sessions, an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set ...
China's top political advisory body starts annual session
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political ...
Realistic growth target shows China's economic resilience
China's 2026 economic growth target reflects a realistic yet ambitious vision from policymakers as the country ...
Australian troops on board U.S. submarine that sank Iranian ship: PM Anthony Albanese
The personnel were on the submarine as part of training arrangements under AUKUS, a multi-decade defence pact with Britain and the United States, Mr. Albanese said
U.S. judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door 'settlement conference'
Government lawyers have said the process for refunding President Donald Trumps signature tariffs was unprecedented in scope and would require manual review of tens of millions of tariff payments.
Indonesia calls WTO fisheries subsidy ban unfair to developing nations
Indonesia views the standardized ban on fisheries subsidies under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on ...
Indonesian clerics back Prabowo policy on Gulf tensions
Indonesian Islamic clerics on Thursday backed President Prabowo Subiantos policies, including his stance on ...
Prabowo seeks clerics' backing on Indonesia's Gulf crisis stance
President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday sought support from Indonesian Islamic clerics over ...
Prabowo gains Middle East support to mediate US-Iran conflict
President Prabowo Subianto received backing from several Middle Eastern and other Islamic countries for ...
Minister urges waste reform in Bali to safeguard Indonesia's tourism
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized the importance of Bali reforming its waste management system to ...
Prabowo says Indonesia joined BoP after consulting Gulf states
President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesias decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP), initiated by US President ...
Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8
-Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) is accelerating its business operations to bridge the global gender gap while ...
Prabowo, Pakistan PM plan Tehran visit to curb Middle East tensions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have had a phone call discussing ...
-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...
Prabowo vows Indonesia will quit BoP if Palestine goal ignored
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his readiness to withdraw Indonesia from the Board of Peace (BoP), initiated by ...
Bali tourism stable despite global geopolitical tensions: govt
Indonesias tourism ministry says Balis tourism sector has remained stable in recent weeks, despite global ...
Conflicts cant be resolved solely by military action, says PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine
Finland President Alexander Stubb says international politics was unpredictable, where might is right and violence have once again become a foreign policy tool of choice
Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children
Indonesia has introduced new rules restricting childrens access to highrisk digital platforms, aiming to curb ...
SkyDrive Completes First Demo Flights in Tokyo
-SkyDrive Inc. (SkyDrive), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to ...
Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on all stakeholders to strengthen waste sorting efforts to prevent ...
Indonesia targets 6 million motorcycles for EV conversion each year
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Indonesian government is preparing measures to ...
Indonesia issues new rules to boost school safety, mental health
Indonesias education minister has unveiled new rules to foster safe, supportive schools and strengthen ...
Iran-Israel war: CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in West Asia
For Class 12, the exam scheduled on March 7 has been postponed and the situation will be reviewed for future exams
Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood victims
The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun distributing several types of adaptive disaster social assistance funds ...
Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?
Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistans most vulnerable security component.
Explained | Irans political system
Unlike the President, the Supreme Leader doesnt have any fixed term. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has had only two Supreme Leaders Khomeini (who died in 1989) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by a joint American-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026
Govt pushes researchindustry integration for economic growth
Indonesias Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry is urging stronger university and research roles ...
Nepal polls: a defining moment that asks many questions
No party is expected to win a majority on its own; while Balendra Shah is the frontrunner, he may need support from the older political elite who too are eyeing a comeback after the Gen Z protests
Government: Free Nutritious Meals program doesn't cut education budget
The government has emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program does not reduce the education budget, ...
Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks
Indonesias Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread ...
Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push
President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and ...
Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health
Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ...
Indonesia won't raise subsidized fuel prices despite global oil surge
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of ...
Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions
Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical ...
Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament
Nitish Kumar says the state's new government will have his full cooperation and guidance.
Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau
Indonesias Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for ...
RI Govt says Fitch outlook cut reflects global war risks
Indonesia's outlook downgrade by Fitch Ratings reflects mounting global economic pressures stemming from escalating ...
Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java
Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in ...
RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge
Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...
The Hindu e-book on Iran offers a look at threats facing the Islamic Republic
This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its Resistance Economy that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the Axis of Resistance.
Sri Lanka says second Iranian ship awaits entry
Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) said it had recovered over 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed after a U.S. submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate - IRIS Dena - off Galle, the island's southern coastal town
Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions
Indonesias minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian ...
Indonesia remains profitable on US crude despite rising oil prices
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can remain profitable while importing crude from the United ...
Bali allowed to reopen incinerators for woodwaste
Indonesias environment minister has reauthorized the use of incinerators in Bali under strict conditions, ...
Indonesia deploys 841 ships for 2026 Eid sea travel
Indonesias Transportation Ministry will deploy 841 ships with capacity for about 3.2 million passengers ...
Indonesia unveils multi-business forestry plan in Vienna Summit
Indonesia introduced its multi-business forestry strategy at a global forestry summit in Vienna, ...
RI Govt warns traders to keep meet, egg prices below cap
Indonesias agriculture minister warned traders to keep prices of beef, chicken and eggs below government caps, ...
Indonesia seeks release of two Pertamina vessels in Hormuz Strait
The Indonesian government is currently negotiating the release of two tankers belonging to PT Pertamina International ...
Indonesia, UAE discuss Middle East tensions in phone call
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ...
Indonesia starts US crude imports amid Middle East tensions
Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away ...
Jakarta prepares quick steps to handle dry-season air pollution
The Jakarta provincial government is preparing measures to curb air pollution during the dry season expected from early ...
Cambridge drives a new era of digital maturity for the age of AI
As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at ...
Never Miss a Message: Agoda's Customer Support Now Travels With You
Digital travel platformAgoda has introduced a continuous, cross-device customer support experience, allowing ...
Bali Immigration helps police track suspects in kidnapping case
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali is assisting police in monitoring the movements of foreign nationals ...
-Kindred Labs today announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally ...
U.S. will bitterly regret attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister
The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lankas southern coast
Indonesia to boost oil storage amid Middle East conflict
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to ...
Sugiono, Saudi FM discuss Middle East de-escalation
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday to ...
Indonesian Immigration arrests 13 Japanese nationals in scam raid
The Bogor Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office arrested 13 Japanese citizens suspected of scamming during a foreigner ...
More than 100 C-suite Retail Leaders to Speak at NRF 2026 APAC
The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled thefull conference ...
The letter is the first significant support Anthropic has received from the tech industry, a group of companies that includes its investors, suppliers and customers
AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs
To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity
Iran-Israel war: Who are the Kurds, why US may align with them?
With a global population of 30 to 45 million people, they are one of the significant stateless ethnic group.
Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests
Guwahati: Voters across Nepal began streaming into polling stations on Thursday morning to cast their ballots in a watershed general election, first since the Gen Z-led uprising that toppled the government of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli last year. Polling for all 165 constituencies commenced at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at [] The post Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Use of Afghan soil for terror against Pakistan unacceptable: Army chief Munir
Asim Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan district along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness
Operation Epic Fury Moves East: The Iran Conflict Has Left the Middle East
The possibility of expansion, into Asia and elsewhere, is no longer theoretical.
OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says
OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon and others, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagons classified network
Yiwu Dazzling the World in the Year of the Horse
A news report fromYiwu Media Convergence Center: On the stage of the CMG(China Media Group) 2026 Year of the ...
China lowers economic growth target to 4.5-5% amid global, domestic uncertainties
China's economy grew by 5% last year to $20.01 trillion, riding high on the robust exports despite U.S. tariffs, while domestic consumption, its bugbear, remained sluggish.
Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact
Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the ...
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends
- Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver ...
Nepal goes to polls in first general election since government-toppling Gen Z protests last year
The voting started at 7 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m.; the counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected
Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney
Mark Carney spoke in the nations capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a fellow middle power partner
Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards
-Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, ...
Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict
The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.
Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina in a sign of continued frustration with the department's review and release of a tranche of documents regarding the disgraced financier
Spain denies U.S. claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens
We will not be complicit in something that is harmful to the world and contrary to our values and interests, simply out of fear of retaliation, Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said after Trump had lashed out at Sanchez's government, calling Spain a errible ally
MPR chairman signals possibility of Indonesia leaving Board of Peace
The Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ahmad Muzani, signaled the ...
